In just over a decade, the world has been completely reshaped as smartphones put the internet at our fingertips. This digital revolution didn't just change how we surf the web, but our entire relationship with the economy. Among the most drastic changes is the rise of the “Creator Economy,” a precarious marketplace of creative and artisan producers who earn money through app platforms like YouTube, OnlyFans, Etsy, and Twitch. Between 2010 and 2020, global exports of creative services skyrocketed from $487 billion to $1.1 trillion, representing 21 percent of total service exports, according to the United Nations. In the 2020s, […]